A mass of Christian burial was offered Aug. 5 at St. Aedan’s Church for Matilda Spina DiBrita, 77. She passed away July 31 at Jersey City Medical Center. Matilda was born in Italy and has been a resident of Jersey City for 44 years. She was formerly employed by Modern Facilities for 37 years. Matilda was a parishioner of St. Aedan’s Church during her many years in Jersey City and, as stated by her children, was very devoted to St. Anthony. She was the mother of three daughters and five sons: Anna Maria Russo, Concetta Akl, Aurelia DiCristo, Salvatore, Biagio, Antonio, Enrico and Guerino DiBrita; sister of Antonio Spina, Rita Macolino, Rosa Lekic, Anna Maria Papa, Josephine Lunardoni and was predeceased by her sister, the late Aurelia Spina. Matilda was the grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.